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WG12 EXL

2012 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,383 mi
Last recorded142,383 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 EXL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 142,383 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Nail In Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 142,383 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Nail In Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 137,729 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 132,694 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 132,694 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 129,713 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Mar 2023 129,713 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 126,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside front tyre worn heavily on edges

Fail 3 Mar 2022 126,205 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside front tyre worn heavily on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2021 114,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 105,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 105,136 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction injection fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65/16C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top strut mount play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 102,130 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2017 92,161 miles

check emisions light on

eml light on

service light on

Pass 18 Jun 2016 67,556 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 67,556 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 43,000 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?

Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
175,187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 87,451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47,215
position lamp(s) not working 43,068
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 42,772
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,030
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WG12 EXL is a 2012 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 100,264 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG12 EXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trafic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WG12 EXL registered?

WG12 EXL is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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The MOT history for WG12 EXL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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